A WAR of words broke out yesterday as the airport firefighters’ tribunal of inquiry drew to a close.

ANYONE currently struggling to accept the headline conclusion by the Wales Audit Office – that the States of Guernsey does not have a clear strategic direction or agreement on its strategic objectives and desired outcomes – had only to listen to Aurigny boss Malcolm Hart yesterday.

FIREFIGHTERS were demanding a pay rise of up to 30% before the airport came to a standstill last May.

FURTHER details have emerged about the suspension of a top civil servant.

A TOP civil servant who was suspended in mysterious circumstances nearly 10 weeks ago is today back at his desk, the Guernsey Press can reveal.

AIRPORT firefighters will be paid even more than first thought under their new deals, the Guernsey Press has learned.

THE previous PSRC was accused by the Unite union of being stubborn and refusing to negotiate properly over the airport firefighters’ dispute.

OVER the weekend States members received some detailed correspondence about proposed inquiries into the airport firefighters’ dispute and, while seeking to give deputies some general guidance on what is rapidly emerging as a complex matter, it also served to illustrate just what deep waters the Assembly is headed into.

AN INDEPENDENT public inquiry into the airport firefighters’ issue is essential, according to a briefing note sent to deputies.

COBO residents have been left disgusted after rotten fish has been dumped in one of the abandoned cars at the car park near Checkers.